1d ago

Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

www.cnbc.com Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."

It is not illegal for consumers to boycott companies. The Supreme Court in 1982 ruled the First Amendment protects Americans’ rights to protest private businesses.

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1d ago

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Elon Musk

www.cnbc.com /2025/03/11/trump-says-hes-buying-a-tesla-to-support-elon-musk-and-counter-illegal-boycott-of-ev-maker.html

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"It's illegal to boycott" translates to "You're legally required to buy this product". Anyone who can't see that that is completely moronic bullshit already has there head up Trump and/or Elon's ass for the delicate aroma.
- I'd say it's more like "telling others not to buy something is verboten."
  
  Bad news for every snowflake Republican that boycotted Budweiser, Oreos, Target, and every other brand that has the audacity to support, serve, or even recognize the existence of LGBT people.
  
  telling others not to buy something from Trump's buddies is verboten. Remember: it's the President's burden to interpret the law.